Civil War

Stunning near-future drama about combat journalists

"...Alex Garland. Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Nick Offerman, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny and Jesse Plemons...."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...to discuss his newest work – Godly Heathens, a young adult fantasy novel featuring nonbinary and trans teens discovering..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...adaptation of his Ready Player One – unveils his young-adult novel about a girl who helps a group of..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...a former homeschooler and current stay-at-home mom, Rowe’s debut young adult novel, Finding Jupiter, follows star-crossed love at a..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...we’re dying to see what Ballet Austin’s Artistic Director Stephen Mills has conjured by way of exploring the life..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Civil War

Alex Garland enters the battlefield of combat zone journalism

"...that romanticize it, like Jessie (Cailee Spaeny), a talented young photographer who idolizes Lee and worms her way into..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alex Garland's Civil War Will World Premiere at SXSW

Eagerly awaited thriller stars Kirsten Dunst, Nick Offerman

"...her fellow journalist (Wagner Moura), a war zone veteran (Stephen McKinley Henderson), and an aspiring young photog (Cailee Spaeny)..."

Feb. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Kirk Martin, Alec Roth, Lauren Bates, Sam Cohan A young woman crashes her car and walks down the road..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Megan McGinnis is Full of Life in Beetlejuice, the Show About Death

The Broadway star on the magic of bringing a movie to the stage

"...of The Sound of Music “when I was quite young,” she noted, and after that she swore off touring..."

Feb. 6, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...After searching for her estranged father online, a people-pleasing young woman unexpectedly forms a close bond with a grieving,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Six Decades of The Nutcracker at Ballet Austin

Stephen Mills sprinkles seasonal magic on a beloved Christmas institution

"...the last 24 years it has been Artistic Director Stephen Mills' version that has signified the Christmas season, and..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...things in the world: raising two children as a young, broke musician and backing up Prince. [inset-1-right]..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Five Themes at This Year’s Texas Book Festival

What’s hot, what’s intriguing, and who’s gonna be at the annual literary bonanza

"...Bezos, and the Washington Post) and constitutional law expert Stephen Vladeck (The Shadow Docket). History Makers..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Column by Kimberley Jones

With Bad Dream Jaguar, Sun June Hasn’t Given Up on Texas Yet

The Austin pop in-betweeners’ third LP arrives at Parish on Nov. 18

"...sturdy Honda Odyssey that carried her away from partner Stephen Salisbury, co-songwriter and guitarist in Sun June. She's back..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Theoretically and The Love Hypothesis, changing lanes with her young-adult romance novel Check & Mate; and Colombian author Ingrid..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Revenge, Deferred in Stephen Mills' Hamlet

Post-pandemic, Stephen Mills brings his career-defining Hamlet back to Ballet Austin

"...It's a challenge that inspired Ballet Austin Artistic Director Stephen Mills to create his groundbreaking adaptation of Hamlet in..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...97 min Set during a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by the glamorous new counselor..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Legendary Producer Lauren Shuler Donner Heads to Austin Film Festival

Celebration of writers continues in writers strike

"...Donner will join 2022 awardee Dede Gardner (Moonlight, Blonde)..."

Aug. 8, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Miracle Club

Cutesy Irish drama about small-town scandals and music rings a hollow tune

"...Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith, Agnes O’Casey, Mark O’Halloran, Stephen Rea and Mark McKenna...."

July 14, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Lesson

Plagiarism noir is too derivative to be a real page-turner

"...Troughton. Starring: Richard E. Grant, Julie Delpy, Daryl McCormack, Stephen McMillan and Crispin Letts...."

July 7, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Review: Austin Playhouse’s Big Fish

This charming fish tale is small in scale but huge in heart

"...tale of Edward Bloom (Andrew Cannata) who, as a younger man living in Ashton, Alabama, was a big fish..."

June 13, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Review: Alchemy Theatre’s The Baker’s Wife

Musical’s Provençale charm and wit lie just beneath the surface

"...– the middle-aged Aimable (Sebastian Vitale) and his attractive young wife, Geneviève (Sarah-Marie Curry) – after months of baguette..."

May 15, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

The New Atticus Finch

Richard Thomas deconstructs an icon in To Kill a Mockingbird

"...gone on the road with 12 Angry Men and Stephen Karam's The Humans. It's a scene now mostly dominated..."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Tribute Convenes Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, and More at the Hollywood Bowl

Two-night song extravaganza pulled stars from across generations

"...both nights. Warren Haynes ripped “Midnight Rider,” while Neil Young and Stephen Stills reunited for “Long May You Run”..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Chevalier

Fascinating life story of the Black knight is foiled by its own polemic

"...Directed by: Stephen Williams. Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton,..."

April 21, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...reached its pinnacle with “Blue Monday.” Along with drummer Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert (keys/guitar), Sumner recalled the heyday..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Electro-Pop Pioneers New Order’s “Blue Monday” Kicks Off SXSW Music

ACL Live show brought in former clubgoers and curious newbies alike

"...With an emphasis on buzz bands and young industry darlings, South by Southwest is usually about discovery...."

March 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Michael Toland

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"..."Trust Yourself," snowballs a message of confidence for the younger generation, demonstrating the infectious energy they've always radiated and..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Kate the Chemist Says, "Anybody Can Be a Scientist"

Kate the Chemist is on a mission to take over the world

"...models of molecules, and it’s often not pursued by young girls, who are commonly steered toward other fields. But..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Katherine McNevins

Review: Godspell

St. Ed’s turns stale water into drinkable wine

"...tempting to expect more out of a production of Stephen Schwartz (music/lyrics) and John-Michael Tebelak's (book) Godspell from St...."

Feb. 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

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